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- This article is about the person; for the biographical film, see Leadbelly (film)
Leadbelly, also known as Lead Belly (born Huddie William Ledbetter; January 20, 1889 (although this is debatable) - December 6, 1949), was an American folk and blues musician, notable for his clear and forceful singing, his virtuosity on the twelve string guitar, and the rich songbook of folk standards he introduced.
Although his most commonly-played instrument was the 12-string guitar, he could also play the piano, mandolin, harmonica, violin, concertina, and accordion. In some of his recordings, such as in one of his versions of the folk ballad "John Hardy", he performs on the accordion instead of the guitar.
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@alissasorenson Thanks! It's from the Leadbelly Sings for Children record, which is great.
tinymantras (Tracy Z. Turner) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:36:01 -0000
@alissasorenson Thanks! It's from the Leadbelly Sings for Children record, which is great.
@tinymantras OMG love that Leadbelly Christmas song!
alissasorenson (alissasorenson) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:22:54 -0000
@tinymantras OMG love that Leadbelly Christmas song!
@Wattyz Thx, is leadbelly rock enough?...lol....I think not
JTShoemaker (Bill) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:09:05 -0000
@Wattyz Thx, is leadbelly rock enough?...lol....I think not
listen to Leadbelly - On A Christmas Day on @hypem http://awe.sm/29RVm
camillelaitgirl (Camille la It girl) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:04:05 -0000
listen to Leadbelly - On A Christmas Day on @hypem http://awe.sm/29RVm
"Sail On, Little Girl, Sail On" by Leadbelly from "Take This Hammer"
kdicfm (KDIC 88.5 FM) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:34:59 -0000
"Sail On, Little Girl, Sail On" by Leadbelly from "Take This Hammer"
#nowplaying good morning blues - leadbelly...don't ask why
DJCnet (dan crawshaw) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:29:31 -0000
#nowplaying good morning blues - leadbelly...don't ask why
The Leadbelly Web - Folk Blues and Country Blues artist and the first blues musician to achieve fame among white audiences. This comprehensive site offers a bio, discography, bibliography, pictures and sound samples.
All Music Guide: Leadbelly - Biography, and discography with reviews.
CanEHdian.com: Leadbelly - Profile includes an album review, biographical information, audio samples and links.
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Leadbelly Sings For Children: Lyrics - Lyrics to all 28 songs of the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings reissue of Negro Folk Songs for Young People, Folkways 7533, 1960.
Leadbelly: Lyrics and Sound Clips - Collection of lyrics of his songs complemented with links to sound clips.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Lead Belly - Profile of the 1988 inductee.
The Grave of Huddie ''Leadbelly'' Ledbetter - Picture and detailed instructions of how to find Huddie Leadbelly Ledbetter's final resting place near Shreveport, in the Louisiana countryside.
The Leadbelly Legend - Biography compiled from various listed bibliographical resources.
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